Head, Site Technology & Operations, Americas

Newmont Mining Corporation•Denver, CO

4d•$210,105 - $323,295•Hybrid

About The Position

As Head, Site Technology & Operations, Americas, you will lead the strategy, governance, and operational delivery of site technology services across Newmont’s Americas region. This leadership role ensures mining operations are supported by secure, reliable, and standardized digital services that enable safe, productive, and resilient operations. You will serve as a key technology partner to regional and site leadership, translating business priorities into a technology roadmap aligned with Newmont’s global Digital strategy. You will drive operational excellence across field technology, operational technology (OT), end-user computing, infrastructure, and site support services. The role may be based in Denver, Colorado, or Vancouver, British Columbia, and supports operations throughout the Americas. It involves working across distributed mining operations, regional teams, enterprise Digital functions, site stakeholders, and external technology partners. Domestic and international travel to mine or exploration sites is required; conditions may vary. The role operates in a matrixed environment balancing site accountability, regional execution, operational urgency, and global Digital standards.

Requirements

A degree or professional qualification in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline.
Proven experience leading technology service delivery and operations across complex, multi-site organizations.
Strong knowledge of site technology and operational technology environments, including OT systems, field IT, infrastructure, end-user support, and the demands of active mining operations.
Demonstrated ability to lead across geographically dispersed, culturally diverse, and operationally complex environments.
Experience managing technology budgets, forecasts, vendors, service providers, contracts, and performance expectations.
Strong stakeholder management capability, including experience working with senior operational leaders and translating operational priorities into technology demand and action.
A practical understanding of health, safety, risk, business continuity, and operational resilience as they apply to field technology and site Digital activities.
Ability to lead through influence, build strong cross-functional relationships, foster inclusive teams, and support change across a matrixed organization.

Nice To Haves

Experience in mining, resources, heavy industry, or another operationally critical environment.

Responsibilities

Lead the regional technology roadmap for Americas sites, translating site priorities into a sequenced demand plan aligned with Newmont’s global Digital strategy.
Oversee end-to-end delivery of site technology services, including operational technology, field IT, end-user support, local infrastructure, and site application support.
Partner with Managing Directors, General Managers, site leaders, and enterprise Digital teams to prioritize technology investments based on operational value and site-specific needs.
Establish an appropriate site presence and coverage model across the region, deploying Digital resources where they can have the greatest operational impact.
Lead regional technology teams, vendors, and budgets to drive service performance, reliability, cost efficiency, and business value.
Ensure site technology operations support safe and reliable mining operations, including OT systems, safety-critical infrastructure, and field connectivity.
Monitor and report regional Digital performance, value delivery, cost efficiency, and risk items to the Group Head, Digital.
Build and develop high-performing regional Digital teams across field IT, OT, end-user support, and site technology disciplines.
Lead vendor strategy, contract management, service performance, and commercial outcomes for regional and site-based technology services.